Random Thoughts

In my last blog ... too long ago ... I promised that I would share thoughts from the Leadership Summit. Here they are:

1. From Bono (lead singer U2): Some of U2's best work happens when we do not know what we are doing. I could dialogue a while on this thought, but to keep it short ... Maybe we should not worry about it when we do not know exactly what we are doing or how we will get through this next thing.

2. Chip and Dan Heath: Focus on what is working well in a time of change ... study the bright spots and clone them. In this they suggest that leaders should not wring their hands over the problem or weak areas.

3. David Gergen had many thoughts that I found helpful but to narrow it:
A. Do not let a crisis take away the time needed to stop and think about the crisis and time to consider the best course of action. Too often we run ahead and act because we think we have to, when in fact the best course of action may be to slow down and collect ourselves and our thoughts so we can better act. I agree.
B. Be straight when you make a mistake ... Maturity is being willing and able to come to grips with your dark side ... Admit that your life is a mess - Admit your sin. I think that is great advice ... In other words, transparency is a good thing for leaders.
C. If you want to go fast, go alone ... If you want to go far, go together. Again, great advice ...

More to come later ...